Good son-in-law of the Ming Dynasty

To be honest, today's situation made Su Mu feel a little guilty.

The old man finally got the promotion official of Yangzhou Mansion, but stayed in Cangzhou for his own reasons. On the surface, it seems that he has transformed into a third-rank official, but in fact he is just a temporary representative. When the 200 million taels of silver are collected together , will be beaten back to its original shape.

According to the system of the imperial court, if something happens to a certain yamen, someone can be temporarily in charge of it for a period of time, but it doesn't matter how high or low the person in charge is.

For example, under special circumstances, if the Six Departments have no leader, they can be temporarily managed by a servant. Sometimes, a regular seventh-rank official can be appointed as the township, or even a eunuch as the head of the family.

As far as the local area is concerned, every year the imperial court will send inspectors as central inspectors to inspect the local area. Once an official in the local area is found to be involved in illegal activities, he can be impeached. And the rank of the patrol is only the seventh rank.

Wu Tuiguan suddenly took charge of a large provincial-level unit with the fame of raising people, which has violated the taboo of the civil official group.

Even if you stop being an official in the future and return to your hometown, because you are despised by scholars, it is impossible even if you want to be a country gentry.

In a sense, the future father-in-law was tricked by Su Mu.

However, the old man was originally an otaku, living in his own world all the time, as if he didn't care much about his fame and future.

It's better to leave him alone, deal with the emperor's errands first, and return to Beijing as soon as possible.

When the pier became quiet, Su Mu got off the boat and said to Mr. Wu: "Mr. is for the country and the people. He doesn't care about personal success or failure. He doesn't even want his own reputation. This junior is very grateful. Now the Salt Division is short of staff. Seriously, there is no one, and the affairs will not develop. Su Mu has been with the old man for the second half of the year, and is willing to help."

"You want to join the Salt Division?" Mr. Wu's eyes that were already red from crying suddenly flashed with vigilance.

Su Mu: "Yes, presumably the old man also lacks useful people. Su Mu has been in Cangzhou for several months, and he is somewhat familiar with the local customs and customs. This is something that benefits the country and the people. Dare you Put people first."

These words were righteous and strict, and Su Mu felt that with the temperament of the old man, he would definitely agree.

But at this moment, the second child Wu next to him yelled happily: "Father, this is a good thing. The so-called brother who fights the tiger is a father and son soldier. Dad, you went to the Yan Division as a transshipment envoy. How did you get there when you first came?" , his eyes were darkened. You also know your brother-in-law's ability. Anyway, there is still half a year before the exam. Why don't you let him work by your side for a while, so that the fat will not flow to outsiders. Also, my brother-in-law Zongzhen is also a local If not, you can also find him a job in the Salt Division, and you don’t need a big official, just an official or something.”

Upon hearing this, Su Mu cried out in his heart: "Oops!"

Old Mr. Wu snorted, looked at him, and then at his son Wu Lao Er, his face turned livid suddenly, and he shouted loudly: "Appointment and dismissal of official positions are the most important thing in the country, how can they be given privately? Su Mu's ability is naturally good, but he can't use it if he doesn't have the right intentions. If he joins the Yan Division as my staff, and Zong Zhen is added, in a few days, you little beast will come to ask the old man A position? In this way, the entire Yan Division will not become the property of my Wu family. How do you tell the people of Cangzhou to think of Wu, and how can they trust our Yan Division? I need to employ people there, but I will never use my own people. The official's heart Frankness can show the sun and the moon."

Wu's second son refused to accept: "Father, you can't avoid enemies by exercising externally, and you can't avoid relatives by exercising internally."

"You bastard, you've only been studying for a few years, and you dare to teach me a lesson?"

Soon, the father and son scolded again.

Seeing this situation, Su Mu already knew that there was no hope of entering the curtain, so he could only look up to the sky and sigh.

He was also disturbed for a while, if he could not enter the Salt Division, he would not be able to intervene in the government affairs of the yamen.If you can't intervene in the government affairs of Yansi, you can't raise the 200 million taels of silver for the court.

As for the old man's talent, it is possible to say that the way of a sage is probably acceptable, but Su Mu does not have any confidence in asking him to do practical things.

For this matter, Su Mu could only think of another way.

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in the palace.

"Bang!" Empress Dowager Zhang angrily threw a booklet on the ground, her slender body trembled non-stop, and her beautiful face also turned blue.

Seeing that the Empress Dowager Cisheng was so angry, the eunuchs and court ladies who were waiting around her were all terrified.

The son of heaven was young and had not yet been in charge of the government. All the affairs of the court were handled by the empress dowager.

During the Hongzhi Dynasty, Empress Dowager Zhang was generous and gentle, and she spoke softly when talking to others. On the surface, she seemed to be just an ordinary kind-hearted woman.

However, after Emperor Hongzhi's success, the Empress Dowager took power, but she showed a completely different style of doing things from before --- decisive, strong, and one-sided.

When Emperor Zhengde first succeeded to the throne, because the emperor was still young and the country lacked an authoritative person in charge, everyone inside and outside the court thought that the court would be in chaos.

Unexpectedly, Empress Dowager Zhang issued two imperial edicts in the name of the Son of Heaven. The first imperial edict said that the old and new monarchs should be replaced, but the country must remain stable.In this way, the turbulent court was stabilized

The second decree ordered Jinyiwei Beizhen Fusi to acquit Li Mengyang, the leader of the Qingliu who was imprisoned for the impeachment of Zhang Heling, and to return to his post as a show of respect for the civil servants.

As a result, the civil servants group breathed a sigh of relief.

With their maintenance, the country is still operating normally.

Politics is the art of compromise. From this we can see that Queen Mother Zhang is a very political figure.

This is her soft side, but once she becomes strong, she is merciless.

For example, when Princess Taikang ran away from home last time, Empress Dowager Zhang killed several eunuchs in one breath, and even wanted to kill the instigator, Su Mu, the emperor's closest confidant minister.

"Where is Your Majesty?" Queen Mother Zhang asked angrily, probably because she felt that she had gone too far just now.She walked forward slowly, and picked up the folder again, her hands became steady.

An eunuch replied cautiously: "Responding to the Empress Dowager Cisheng's words, Mr. Liu Ge from the cabinet came to give a lecture today, and Lord Long Live is listening."

"Go ask Your Majesty to come here."

"Yes." The eunuch was about to step back.

Empress Dowager Zhang stopped him: "Don't disturb Mr. Liu Ge, just wait there until the class is over. Your Majesty's studies are important."